Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on Tested.gg, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators useful information.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
We categorize our cookies into three types: Essential, Functional, and Marketing. Each is described below with the specific cookies we set.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required for essential cookies under GDPR.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
tgg_access_token | Authenticates your session after sign-in (httpOnly, not accessible via JavaScript) | 15 minutes |
tgg_refresh_token | Allows seamless session renewal without re-login (httpOnly) | 7 days |
tgg_oauth_state | CSRF protection during OAuth sign-in (httpOnly) | 10 minutes |
tgg_oauth_code_verifier | PKCE security during OAuth sign-in (httpOnly) | 10 minutes |
tgg_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask again | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. While not strictly necessary, disabling them may result in a degraded experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
tgg_lang | Remembers your preferred language | 1 year |
tgg_theme | Remembers your preferred color theme (dark or light mode) | 1 year |
tgg_recent_sites | Stores recently viewed sites for quick access | 30 days |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors find our Platform. They are only set if you consent to marketing cookies via our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
tgg_ref | Tracks referral source (e.g. UTM campaign parameters) | 30 days |
We use Plausible Analytics to understand how visitors use the Platform. Plausible is a privacy-focused analytics tool that is fundamentally different from traditional analytics services.
Because Plausible does not set cookies or process personal data, no consent is required for our analytics under GDPR, ePrivacy, or similar regulations. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized - we can see which pages are popular and how users navigate the site, but we cannot identify individual visitors.
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that we integrate with. We minimize third-party cookies and do not use any advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | __cf_bm | Bot management - distinguishes humans from automated traffic | 30 minutes |
g_csrf_token | Security token for Google sign-in | Session | |
g_state | Tracks the state of Google One Tap (dismissed/shown) | 1 day |
Google OAuth cookies are only present during the sign-in flow. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels. We do not participate in any advertising networks or retargeting programs.
Cookie Banner
When you first visit Tested.gg, you will see a cookie consent banner that lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer, or by using the cookie preferences button at the bottom of this page.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Settings", "Preferences", or "Privacy" menu. You can:
• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using core Platform features such as signing in.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, technical, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page.
If we introduce new categories of cookies or significantly change how we use existing ones, we will re-request your consent where required.
For legal inquiries or disputes, contact us at legal@tested.gg